When we spotted this bare canvas of a bedroom on Hometalk, we tensed up a little. There's just something so intimidating about being faced with a totally blank room, knowing every possible design option is up for grabs.

Luckily, Heather, the blogger behind The Heathered Nest, had a jumping off point for the space that would soon become her son's bedroom: Her little boy is really into camping, and she wanted to find a way to incorporate his love for the great outdoors.

The result is a design that offers nods to camping (walls painted in a rugged, denim-like pattern, a faux antler light fixture, an understated tent) without going overboard — a mistake many DIY designers can make when diving into a theme. Her smart restraint created a beautiful room that her son will still love when he's onto his next phase (and could even double as a comfortable guest room in a pinch).

Take a tour:

Courtesy of The Heathered Nest

Courtesy of The Heathered Nest

See more photos of the room (and get the scoop on how Heather put together that cute gallery wall) at Hometalk and The Heathered Nest.